Why I am no longer attending the Anglican Church
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That's right, if I remember correctly, as he explained himself, he was married, and I think
he has two children, his marriage ended, and after that he was ordained.
I am in the Byzantine Rite. And you are correct. A priest can never marry, but in some Rites a married man may become a priest.
No, I was married in 1991, and I was ordained in 1996. My marriage fell apart in 2005. My girls live with me, they are 14 and 11. My wife and I have not filed any legal documents, we just live separate. Being a wife and parent are not high on her priorities at this point in time. After she left us, I was required to take a vow of celibacy by the Bishop.I can not date, or marry again obviously.Even if my wife was to seek a legal divorce, it would not be recognized by the Church.
I think we all look alike.
and btw, sorry to hear about your marriage. Whatever happened to it I'm sure its in a better place now.
Thank you. As the expression goes, "s**t happens". My only concern are for the kids. My wife and I are friendly, and we do talk a few times a week, but reconciliation is not in the cards.
You might be interested to know that, believe it or not, one of her reasons for wanting out of the marriage is because of my vocation. It's a hard life for anybody when your spouse is, in effect, married to "someone" else that always, due to that vocation, must come first even above and beyond the needs of the family.
I can't even begin to tell you how many times I was called away from family events and how this became a growing resentment with her..'nuff said
I can't even begin to tell you how many times I was called away from family events and how this became a growing resentment with her..'nuff said
Well no kidding sanctus... it would be like being married to a doctor... without all the money! Unless it was a ministry a wife felt strongly attatched to as well, I can see where it would cause a great deal of strife.
I apologize, as I should have left that answer for you, as I was unsure of my facts, so should
not have messed it up. I do get a little confused with the different explanations others give in
respect to priests marrying/or not being allowed to, and different types of catholic priests.
I'm sure you are a great dad, and now you have your priesthood and your children, both of
which I'm sure you love very much. My ex sister in law, walked out and left my brother with
five children, the younges being 2 1/2 at that time, (many years ago), we all pitched in and
helped him out through the years, but I can not understand, ever, how a mother could walk out on her children.
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Thank you. As the expression goes, "s**t happens". My only concern are for the kids. My wife and I are friendly, and we do talk a few times a week, but reconciliation is not in the cards.
You might be interested to know that, believe it or not, one of her reasons for wanting out of the marriage is because of my vocation. It's a hard life for anybody when your spouse is, in effect, married to "someone" else that always, due to that vocation, must come first even above and beyond the needs of the family.
I can't even begin to tell you how many times I was called away from family events and how this became a growing resentment with her..'nuff said
[FONT="]Unfortunately, that's the life in the flesh. No guarantee's.
The one sure thing is God, who never changes!
Blessing>>>AJ:love9:
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Funny you should mention laundry. When Jesus gets through with you, your robe will be as white as snow.
And that's a promise.
Isa 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
There you have it, the invitation, up front with no gimmicks, whistle or bells.
Peace>>>AJ:love9: